Description
A refreshing meal combining juicy chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- Optional: quinoa or rice for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dill, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill or pan cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest, then slice it.
- Combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper in a bowl.
- Serve the sliced chicken over the salad mixture, with quinoa or rice if desired.
- Drizzle with extra lemon juice and garnish with more dill if desired.
Notes
Use fresh vegetables and herbs for the best flavor. Adjust seasonings according to taste.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg